Al N. Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Isn't night travel through the mountains fun? Many years ago, my wife and I were on a trip in the 4 Corners area...headed from Durango to somewhere in Utah at night I came around an uphill corner to see a huge herd of deer in the trotting across middle of the road. Over 100 animals. Fortunately we were not going that fast and I was able to slow down. Once they realized I was there, the deer took off like a school of fish. I'll never forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yeah Keith it was highway 50. It would probably be a beautiful drive during the day but a little scary at night. At about 3.00 am we were really having a hard time staying aw20 ake. We had slowed our speed down with the recent elk scare to about 55. We thought if we could get behind a truck to run as deer block we could step it up a bit. Sure enought about 20 min later we see lights coming up pretty quick. We were in luck it was a NAPA truck the 25' box van type. That guy must have driven that road a hundred times. We hung with him for a while but eventually pulled away from us. We were just to tired for that much concentration. We had to pull over for a short nap after we got our ass's handed to us by a box truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I was driving across the Australian outback a few years ago in a charity event (in a 1970 Ford Fairlane - don't ask:eek: ). We had to drive through the night to catch up after replacing the gearbox and the Kangeroos were so think on the road it became impossible (and unsafe) to maintain any kind of speed. Until this guy came along... These boys stop for nothing, so tuck in and hang on, as the locals say. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1085742689_road train060.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 That is what you call a kangaroo vaporizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 That is what you call a kangaroo vaporizer. And that's pretty much what it does... these road train boys seem to compete for who's got the biggest set of 'Roo Bars.' Same the world over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Well it has taken a little longer to finish than expected but put about 30 hours in the last 2 days and got it finsihed so it can go to its new owner. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1616878623_DSC01578.JPGhttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/105966779_DSC01579.JPGhttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/338267050_DSC01580.JPGhttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/740551413_DSC01581.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 That's just amazing! It looks like it's ready to swallow a Seven! :hurray: Rob http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1616878623_DSC01578.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 damn thats nice Loren. I guess eventually i'll be one of the few who will tow a trailer with their 7.:party: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Towing trailer with a seven isn't bad at all. You figure most of the drive trains in our cars are made to move cars twice the weight. So you can tote a trailer as big as a seven without much problem. I like the one from behind where you cant see the car. It got alot of comments from the truckers http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/719964467_oloa-2006-06sr2002.jpghttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1478972360_misc 124.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Towing trailer with a seven isn't bad at all. You figure most of the drive trains in our cars are made to move cars twice the weight. Yeah .. I wish my seven had a trailer hitch receiver. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Anyone wanting a custom 7s trialer made give me a call. I will build open top or enclosed. If you have a design in mind let me know and see what we can work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Loren-Is that an electric brake on your trailer? What is timing from deposit to delivery (FOB, Texas).-Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Yes that has a 3500lb 4" drop axle with electric brakes it alos has the break away intstalled. It should be about 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Can you throw some rear stab jacks on so that it can be loaded/unloaded when not hitched to a tow vehicle...if so, what is cost on this addition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 You figure most of the drive trains in our cars are made to move cars twice the weight. I should be able to tow our minivan with it :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Sorry AL didnt see your reply. Yes I can add some rear jacks for that it will I dont know exactly about 80.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7evin Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Kudos on the trailer. It pulled beautifully behind the rig, I almost did not know it was there. I should have taken a picture... This is what it would have looked like, but wider and lower. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1470121890_california trip 2005 026.jpg My only concern is were are you supposed to sleep at? I saw no place for an air mattress. unlike MOJO's trailer.... http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/265398316_DSC01273.JPG Cheers Kevin:leaving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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